Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Explained

Surface:Turf
Class:Grade II
Horse Race:Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes
Location:Churchill Downs
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Inaugurated:1983 (as Twin Spires Stakes)
Race Type:Thoroughbred - Flat racing
Website:Churchill Downs
Distance:1 mile (8 furlongs)
Track:Left-handed
Qualification:Fillies & Mare, three-years-old and older
Weight:123lbs with allowances
Purse:$750,000 (2024)
Sponsor:Longines (2020)

The Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes is a Grade II American thoroughbred horse race for fillies and mares aged three and older over a distance of one mile on the turf held annually in early May on the Kentucky Derby day meeting at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky during the spring meeting.

History

This race was inaugurated on 7 May 1983 as the Twin Spires Stakes with conditions for three year olds only over a distance of miles on the dirt. The event was won by Le Cou Cou after he was declared the winner after racing stewards disqualified High Honorswho lugged in the straight and interfered with Le Cou Cou.

The event was idle for three years and was renewed in 1987 at a shorter distance of miles.[1] The event was renamed Capital Holding Twin Spires Stakes in 1988 the first on many name changes and was run again with that name in 1989.[1]

In 1990, the event was moved to turf and conditions were modified to the current fillies and mares aged three and older.[2]

The event was classified as Grade III in 1997.[2] The American Graded Stakes Committee upgraded the race to its current Grade II status in 2009.[1] In 2009, this race was upgraded from a Grade III to a Grade II event.[3]

The event has had many different sponsors which have been reflected in the name of the event. In 2000, Churchill Downs administration renamed the event to the current Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes while still accepting sponsorship.[1] With added high-profile sponsorship the event has attracted high quality runners in recent years. Tepin, dual winner of the event in 2015 and 2016 won the 2015 Breeders' Cup Mile and in 2016 the prestigious Canadian Grade I Woodbine Mile was crowned US Champion Female Turf Horse in both years.

Records

Speed record:

Margins

Most wins:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerAgeJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile Stakes
align=center 2024Chili Flag (FR)align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownMadaket Stables, Michael Dubb & Michael E. Kisberalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.95align=center $665,000align=center II[4]
align=center 2023Fluffy Socks align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Chad C. BrownHead Of Plains Partnersalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.53align=center $500,000align=center II[5]
align=center 2022Speak Of The Devil (FR)align=center 5Flavien PratChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.47align=center $500,000align=center II[6]
align=center 2021align=center 5Flavien PratChad C. BrownPeter M. Brantalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.30align=center $500,000align=center II[7]
align=center 2020Beau Recall (IRE)align=center 6Manuel FrancoBrad H. CoxSlam Dunk Racing & Medallion Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.39align=center $500,000align=center II[8]
align=center 2019Beau Recall (IRE)align=center 5Irad Ortiz Jr.Brad H. CoxSlam Dunk Racing & Medallion Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.12align=center $400,000align=center II[9]
align=center 2018Proctor's Ledgealign=center 4John R. VelazquezBrendan P. WalshPatricia L. Moseleyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.30align=center $300,000align=center II[10]
align=center 2017Roca Rojo (IRE)align=center 5Florent GerouxChad C. BrownSheep Pond Partners, Newport Stables & Bradley Thoroughbredsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.53align=center $300,000align=center II[11]
align=center 2016Tepinalign=center 5Julien R. LeparouxMark E. CasseRobert E. Mastersonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.36align=center $300,000align=center II[12]
align=center 2015Tepinalign=center 4Julien R. LeparouxMark E. CasseRobert E. Mastersonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.12align=center $300,000align=center II[13]
align=center 2014Coffee Cliquealign=center 4Javier CastellanoBrian A. LynchAmerman Racingalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.66align=center $336,900align=center II[14]
align=center 2013Stephanie's Kittenalign=center 4Julien R. LeparouxWayne M. CatalanoKenneth and Sarah Ramseyalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.94align=center $288,750align=center II[15]
align=center 2012Hungry Islandalign=center 4John R. VelazquezEmory A. Hamiltonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.20align=center $223,400align=center II[16]
align=center 2011Aviate (GB)align=center 4Kent J. DesormeauxWilliam I. MottJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.67align=center $227,800align=center II[17]
align=center 2010Pholaalign=center 4Todd A. PletcherWilliam & Graydon Patterson, George Saufley & J.J. Pletcheralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.35align=center $223,200align=center II[18]
align=center 2009Tizaqueenaalign=center 4Jamie TheriotMichael StidhamDarley Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.86align=center $238,600align=center II[19]
align=center 2008Bayou's Lassiealign=center 5Edgar S. PradoDale L. RomansJacks or Better Farmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.70align=center $169,050align=center III[20]
align=center 2007Take the Ribbonalign=center 4Rafael BejaranoWallace DollaseEurowest Bloodstockalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.89align=center $166,350align=center III[21]
align=center 2006Mirabilisalign=center 4Pat ValenzuelaRobert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.93align=center $115,600align=center III[22]
align=center 2005Miss Terrible (ARG)align=center 6Alex O. SolisBradley S. RossCarol & Charles Hammersmithalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.89align=center $112,200align=center III[23]
align=center 2004Shaconagealign=center 4Brice BlancMitch ShirotaAndrena Van Dorenalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.10align=center $113,300align=center III[24]
align=center 2003Heat Haze (GB)align=center 4Jose Valdivia Jr.Robert J. FrankelJuddmonte Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.96align=center $117,000align=center III[25]
align=center 2002Stylishalign=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottThe Thoroughbred Corporationalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.72align=center $115,200align=center III[26]
align=center 2001Iftiraas (GB)align=center 4Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottGary A. Tanakaalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.69align=center $113,600align=center III[27]
align=center 2000Don't Be Sillyalign=center 5Jorge F. ChavezMerrill R. SchererRobert Hall, Dan Lynch & Merrill R. Schereralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.78align=center $115,400align=center III[28]
Ashland Mile Stakes
align=center 1999Shires Endealign=center 4John R. VelazquezRichard R. SchererCarolyn K. Friedbergalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.43align=center $119,600align=center III[29]
Aegon Mile Stakes
align=center 1998Witchful Thinkingalign=center 4Shane SellersNiall M. O'CallaghanLeslie R. Grimmalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.23align=center $120,800align=center III[30]
Providian Mile Stakes
align=center 1997B. A. Valentinealign=center 4Shane SellersDale L. RomansAlberta Butneralign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.98align=center $115,800align=center III[31]
align=center 1996Apoldaalign=center 5Jerry D. BaileyWilliam I. MottAllen E. Paulsonalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.50align=center $85,050align=center Listed [32]
align=center 1995Bold Ruritanaalign=center 5Pat DayJames E. DayMinshall Farmsalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.64align=center $86,325align=center Listed [33]
Capital Holding Mile Stakes
align=center 1994align=center 4Charles R. Woods Jr.Burk Kessinger Jr.New Phoenix Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:38.58align=center $85,800align=center Listed [34]
align=center 1993Lady Blessington (FR)align=center 5Pat DayMark A. HennigTeam Valor Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:34.96align=center $57,800align=center Listed [35]
align=center 1992Quilma (CHI)align=center 5Eddie DelahoussayeD. Wayne LukasWilliam S. Farish III et al.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:35.36align=center $58,900align=center [36]
align=center 1991Forestaalign=center 5Angel Cordero Jr.Thomas K. BohannanLoblolly Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:36.30align=center $59,800align=center [37]
align=center 1990Forestaalign=center 4Angel Cordero Jr.Thomas K. BohannanLoblolly Stablealign=center 1 milealign=center 1:37.20align=center $55,700 align=center [38]
Twin Spires Stakes
align=center 1989Classic Accountalign=center 4Pat DayTerry L. MasonLaura Leigh Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:51.20align=center $54,050 align=center [39]
align=center 1988Buoyalign=center 3Pat DayJoseph M. BolleroLois Bollero align=center milesalign=center 1:43.40align=center $56,500align=center [40]
align=center 1987Fast Forwardalign=center 3Pat DayD. Wayne Lukasalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $55,450 align=center [41]
1984 - 1996Race not held
align=center 1983† Le Cou Coualign=center 3Donald Lee HowardJames G. ArnettDuane Clark align=center milesalign=center 1:49.60align=center $52,500align=center [42]
Legend:

Notes:
† In the 1983 inaugural running, High Honors was first past the post but was disqualified for interference in the straight and Le Cou Cou was declared the winner.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes (Gr. 2) . www.equibase.com . 28 August 2020 . 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: CHURCHILL DISTAFF TURF MILE STAKES - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2020 . 28 August 2020.
  3. Web site: Six New Grade I Races for 2009 . bloodhorse.com . 25 November 2008 . Tom . LaMarra .
  4. Web site: 2024 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 2024 . 4 May 2024.
  5. Web site: 2023 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 6 May 2023 . 15 May 2023.
  6. Web site: 2022 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 5) . Equibase . 7 May 2022 . 7 May 2022.
  7. Web site: 2021 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 1 May 2021 . 1 May 2021.
  8. Web site: 2020 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 11) . Equibase . 5 September 2020 . 6 September 2020.
  9. Web site: 2019 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 2019 . 28 August 2020.
  10. Web site: 2018 Longines Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 5 May 2018 . 28 August 2020.
  11. Web site: 2017 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S. Presented by Longines Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 May 2017 . 28 August 2020.
  12. Web site: 2016 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 7 May 2016 . 28 August 2020.
  13. Web site: 2015 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 May 2015 . 28 August 2020.
  14. Web site: 2014 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 6) . Equibase . 3 May 2014 . 28 August 2020.
  15. Web site: 2013 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile S. presented by Longines Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 4 May 2013 . 28 August 2020.
  16. Web site: 2012 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 May 2012 . 28 August 2020.
  17. Web site: 2011 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 7 May 2011 . 28 August 2020.
  18. Web site: 2010 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 2010 . 28 August 2020.
  19. Web site: 2009 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 2 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 May 2009 . 28 August 2020.
  20. Web site: 2008 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 3 May 2008 . 28 August 2020.
  21. Web site: 2007 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 5 May 2007 . 28 August 2020.
  22. Web site: 2006 Churchill Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 6 May 2006 . 28 August 2020.
  23. Web site: 2005 Comp USA Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 May 2005 . 28 August 2020.
  24. Web site: 2004 Argent Mortgage Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 2004 . 28 August 2020.
  25. Web site: 2003 CITGO Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 3 May 2003 . 28 August 2020.
  26. Web site: 2002 CITGO Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 4 May 2002 . 28 August 2020.
  27. Web site: 2001 CITGO Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 5 May 2001 . 28 August 2020.
  28. Web site: 2000 Churchill Downs Distaff Turf Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 6 May 2000 . 28 August 2020.
  29. Web site: 1999 Ashland Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 1 May 1999 . 28 August 2020.
  30. Web site: 1998 Aegon Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 2 May 1998 . 28 August 2020.
  31. Web site: 1997 Providian Mile Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 3 May 1997 . 28 August 2020.
  32. Web site: 1996 Providian Mile Stakes Listed - (race 5) . Equibase . 4 May 1996 . 28 August 2020.
  33. Web site: 1995 Providian Mile Stakes Listed - (race 4) . Equibase . 6 May 1995 . 28 August 2020.
  34. Web site: 1994 Capital Holding Mile Stakes Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 7 May 1994 . 28 August 2020.
  35. Web site: 1993 Capital Holding Mile Stakes Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 1 May 1993 . 28 August 2020.
  36. Web site: 1992 Capital Holding Stakes Listed - (race 5) . Equibase . 2 May 1992 . 28 August 2020.
  37. Web site: 1991 Capital Holding Mile Stakes Listed - (race 7) . Equibase . 4 May 1991 . 28 August 2020.
  38. News: Foresta withstands claim to win Capital Mile (1990 Capital Holding Mile Stakes - race 7: held 5 May 1990) . . 6 May 1990 . 28 August 2020 . 47 .
  39. News: Classic Account's Twin Spires win makes it a 5-V Day (1989 Capital Holding Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 6 May 1989) . . 7 May 1989 . 28 August 2020 . 31, 46 . Scott . Fowler .
  40. News: Churchill Downs Results (1988 Capital Holding Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 6 May 1988) . . 7 May 1988 . 28 August 2020 . 28, 47 .
  41. News: Fast Forward lives up to name in the Twin Spires (1987 Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 2 May 1987) . . 3 May 1987 . 28 August 2020 . 14, 19 . Russ . Brown .
  42. News: Le Cou Cou gets Spires Honors as High Honors fouls (1983 Twin Spires Stakes - race 7: held 7 May 1983) . . 8 May 1983. 28 August 2020 . 12, 14 . Bob . Adair .

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